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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Calaveras Lake

Why should I book a bottom fishing trip in Calaveras Lake with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 bottom fishing trips in Calaveras Lake, and the most popular trips in the area are Redfish Trips guided by Raymond, Calaveras Lake Weekend Getaway guided by Bryan, and Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip guided by Bryan.

Our guides in Calaveras Lake are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Calaveras Lake? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Calaveras Lake.

What types of bottom fishing trips are common in Calaveras Lake?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Calaveras Lake.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Calaveras Lake are: 1. blue catfish, 2. channel catfish, 3. redfish, and 4. striped bass.

How much does a Calaveras Lake bottom fishing fishing trip cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Calaveras Lake can range anywhere from about $310 to $560, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Calaveras Lake is $423.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a bottom fishing trip in Calaveras Lake?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing trip in Calaveras Lake is spring, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

Do I need a Calaveras Lake fishing license and what are the bag limits in Calaveras Lake?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Calaveras Lake, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Calaveras Lake. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Calaveras Lake.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent fishing trip! Bryan went out of his way to make this an incredible time! This was a second time going and already looking forward to our next! An abundance of fish caught!! Thank you Bryan…may God always Bless you and continue to give you the ability to make people happy. Loving your job shines through, thanks again!!!

    David S. | September 24, 2025

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    very experienced. put my wife and i right on fish was very helpful and knowledgeable. nice captain. has plenty tackle on boat and ready to go. i’ve used guides in past. this captain is on his game and easy to get along with. would highly recommend and will be back and use captain raymond agian

    Walter H. | September 6, 2025

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Great customer service, outstanding service excellence! Guaranteed a regular customer! Warm regards, Dr. Donald Hardnet

    Donald H. | June 16, 2025

    Trip: Calaveras Lake Weekend Getaway

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan is an extremely professional and humorous guide. He was helpful and made the trip enjoyable from beginning to end. We have never been on a charter fishing trip before and did not know what to expect. This was well worth the time and monetary expense. I highly recommend him.

    Anthony C. | May 24, 2025

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip! Raymond was a great captain and we caught a lot of fish.

    Philip L. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

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